Salam! Welcome to Morocco!

Meet and greet at Marrakech airport by a chauffeur who will wait for you outside the Arrival Terminal. Brief review of the tour during your transfer to the hotel. Check-in and relax. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

*** Depending on time of arrival, possibility to do an optional hammam and massage ***

After breakfast, Depart Marrakech and cross the High Atlas Mountains via the stunning Tizi n'Tichka Pass, offering breathtaking views of Berber villages and dramatic landscapes.

Arrive at the spectacular fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site made up of six Kasbahs. Known as a filming location for productions such as Lawrence of Arabia, Alexander, and Game of Thrones, you’ll explore its labyrinth of earthen buildings and climb to a granary for panoramic views of the valley.

Continue to Ouarzazate, often referred to as the “Hollywood of Africa,” for a city tour including the beautiful Taourirt Kasbah and an optional visit to the world-famous film studios.

Dinner and overnight in Ouarzazate.

Accommodation: La Berbere Palace – Superior Room

**Optional early yoga session near the pool

After breakfast, depart Ouarzazate and head towards the oasis town of Skoura, renowned for its vast palm groves and scattered kasbahs.

Visit the impressive Kasbah Amridil, a 17th-century fortress and one of Morocco’s most iconic living museums. Continue through the breathtaking Dades Valley, also known as the "Road of a Thousand Kasbahs," where you’ll be enchanted by dramatic landscapes, sandcastle-like formations, and the whimsical rock formations known as Monkey Toes.

After a stop for lunch, continue to the spectacular Todra Gorges near Tinghir towering limestone cliffs carved by the Todra and Dades Rivers.

Enjoy a scenic walk through this natural wonder, a favorite spot for hikers and climbers.

The journey proceeds across varying desert scenery until you reach Merzouga, the gateway to the majestic dunes of the Sahara.

You’ll switch to a 4x4 to transfer to Merzouga, your desert adventure through the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, a surreal and majestic sea of sand that rises dramatically from the flat desert floor.

Dinner and overnight at the desert camp.

Accommodation: Merzouga Luxury Camp – Main Camp

Enjoy an early morning sunrise camel ride along the golden sand dunes in Merzouga.

Return for breakfast before driving from Merzouga to begin a scenic journey north through the ever-changing landscapes of Morocco. Travel along the lush Ziz Valley, where a ribbon of palm groves winds its way through stark desert terrain and pass through charming Berber villages built from earthen clay. The route then takes you past the town of Midelt, located between the High and Middle Atlas Mountains and known for its cool climate and apple orchards. Pause for lunch and a short break before continuing through the majestic cedar forests of the Middle Atlas. Keep an eye out for Barbary macaques along the way as the road winds through mountainous scenery and small towns like Azrou and Ifrane sometimes called "Little Switzerland" for its alpine-style architecture.

Arrive in the cultural and spiritual heart of Morocco - Fez, by late afternoon.

Enjoy dinner and settle into your hotel for the night.

Accommodation: Vichy Thermalia – Classic Room

** Optional early yoga session near the pool

After breakfast, you will be met at your hotel for a Food Tour in the souks of Fez. You will visit three different food markets, with the chance to taste traditional Moroccan street food such as dried meats, Milawi, Harsha, Briwats, soups, olives, and more.

At the honey souk, you will sample a variety of wild honeys, discuss their flavors and health benefits, and learn why honey is so important in Moroccan cooking culture.

You will also visit a Furnatchi (oven) where the water for the communal Hammam bathhouse is heated, as well as a 400-year-old communal oven and bakery.

After the Food Tour, you will continue with a city tour of the spiritual capital of Morocco, Fez. The first stop is the entrance of the biggest royal palace of Morocco. This palatial complex is in the center of the Fez El-Jedid area and is surrounded by high walls with intricate and elaborate decorated ornamentations.

We then continue the tour with a panoramic view of the medina, before venturing to the heart of the largest old souk in the world in the medieval center of Fez. The medina of Fez has not changed for centuries. Its narrow alleys house hundreds of merchants and craftsmen selling a range of products such as dates, fish, spices, copper urns, carpets, and musical instruments. One of the most interesting sites in Fez is the leather souk with the oldest leather tannery in the world. The tannery dates back nine centuries.

In Fez, you will visit the Jamaa Al-Karaouine (the world’s first established university) and a Medersa (a Koranic school).

In addition to the tannery, you will visit a clay workshop, the artisan quarters, and other souks.

After the tour, head to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Vichy Thermalia – Classic Room

This morning after breakfast, you will have the opportunity to take care of yourself by enjoying a full day of relaxation at the Moulay Yacoub thermal center. The complex includes a thermal center, a spa equipped with thermal pools, hammams, a vaporium, and several treatment rooms, combining the benefits of thermal water with specialized techniques.

The thermal water of Moulay Yacoub, rich in sulfur, calcium, and sodium, emerges at 54°C from a depth of 1,500 meters. It then circulates between 1 and 6 kilometers underground, passing through Jurassic and Triassic terrains before resurfacing in the village of Moulay Yacoub, nestled in the Pré-Rif mountains.

Known for its soothing properties, neutral pH, and anti-inflammatory benefits, this water is particularly appreciated for its therapeutic qualities.

You will begin with a bath in the thermal pool, followed by a session in the vaporium, a hydromassage bath, a jet shower, and a wellness massage.

You will then be able to enjoy a hammam and a traditional Moroccan massage.

After this truly calming and rejuvenating experience, you will have plenty of time to relax by the pool.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Accommodation: Vichy Thermalia – Classic Room

After breakfast, we drive to the ancient Roman city of Volubilis to explore its stunning ruins. Impressive stone arches and columns, some tumbled down and others still standing tall against the vivid blue sky.

Only about half of the 40-hectares UNESCO World Heritage site has been excavated. The better-known monuments are in the northern part of the site, farthest from the entrance in the south which are: the Capitol, dedicated to the Triad of Jupiter, Juno and Minerva, dated 218AD, the Basilica, and the 1,300 m2 Forum. Pay attention to the floors of what were once family dwellings that are still covered with decorative tile mosaics depicting mythological beings, such as Orpheus charming animals with his lyre and Hercules performing his legendary 12 labors. That so many of these tiles are still in place and exhibiting their colors after centuries of exposure to the elements, is astonishing!

Then drive to the whitewashed town of Moulay Idriss, about two miles from Volubilis. It sits astride two green hills in a cradle of mountains, where Morocco's first Arab conquerors settled.

Continue to the vineyard Villa Volubilia to discover its vines, olive grove, cellars and its products. After a visit of the facilities, enjoy a lunch paired with 5 different wines.

After lunch, continue to Chefchaouen.

Accommodation: Lina Ryad & Spa - Suite

After breakfast, we will explore Chefchaouen, quite likely the most charming village in Morocco. The visit includes the Medina, Bab el Ansar, and the famed Ras el Maa waterfall.

A short walk will take us to Rif Sebbanine, the laundry district, and its 15th-century mosque.

Chefchaouen is all about wandering through its picturesque streets. The Kasbah, built in the 15th century, is also worth a detour. After the visit, we will drive to Tangier.

Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

** Optional sunset yoga session at the beach or near the pool

Accommodations Barcelo Hotel – Deluxe Room

Early morning yoga session followed by the total solar eclipse, also known as the Eclipse of the Century, that will begin at exactly 08:40:30 AM local time. This rare astronomical event occurs when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun, completely covering the Sun and casting a shadow on Earth. Tangier is located within the path of totality, meaning observers in the city will experience the full effect of the eclipse.

During totality, the sky will darken as if it were twilight, stars and planets may become visible, and the Sun’s corona—its outer atmosphere will appear as a glowing halo around the dark disk of the Moon.

After witnessing this astronomic event, return to hotel for breakfast.

Following breakfast, discover the city of Tangier, an incredibly unique city with many landmarks. Tangier is Morocco’s main gate to Europe and the settling place of many artists from around the world. The city is flanked by a row of French colonial–era buildings in Mendoubia Gardens, which is popular among young couples and local families on weekends.

On the peak of the central hill, surrounded by historic cannons, an engraved stone monument displays the speech King Mohammed V gave to the French asking for Morocco independence in 1947. We will visit the Marshan district and its Roman tombs and admire the Moorish interiors of St. Andrew’s church. This magnificent church is a tribute to the harmony of Christianity and Islam where you can admire the Lord’s Prayer written in exquisite Arabic calligraphy and the numerous Moorish touches throughout the building.

We cross the Fish Market where fresh fish is sold at auction to pay a visit to the Jewish Cemetery, dominating the sea front. Then head to the American legation, the first American property to ever open outside the United States and descend onto Petit Socco and enjoy a mint tea at Café Tingis, a favorite for the Beat Generation.

Rest of the day enjoy at your leisure.

Accommodation: Barcelo Hotel – Deluxe Room

After breakfast, depart to Casablanca.

Day of leisure - wander the city, enjoy the pool or a local hammam on our last full day in Morocco. The choice is yours.

Accommodation: Idou Anfa – Standard Room

Breakfast at hotel.

Time has just come to say goodbye to marvelous Morocco! Around 4 hours prior to your flight departure time, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Casablanca Airport to join your homebound flight.